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What’s in Your Technology Toolbox?Issue Date: 2013-06-30

This report summarizes software-user feedback reported by 206 CDFI Loan Funds, CDFI Intermediaries, and CDFI Credit Unions that responded to OFN’s 2011 Software Survey. The report expands on OFN’s 2008 Loan Management Software Report to include a breakdown of three additional types of software that are frequently used by CDFIs: accounting software, outcomes/outputs tracking software, and client relationship management (CRM) software. This report is meant to provide a brief overview to CDFIs that are exploring new technology options.

Impact Measurement for CDFI Small Business LendersIssue Date: 2013-04-01

This TA Memo discusses the measurement of the positive economic and social impacts CDFI small business lenders are having in the communities they serve. It covers: why measuring impact is important, the types of impact data currently being collected by CDFI small business lenders (as well as indicators CDFIs do not, but would like, to collect), the barriers to collecting such data, and the ways in which impact data can be proactively utilized to advance an institution’s mission.

CDFI Market Conditions 2012 Q4 Report I ResultsIssue Date: 2013-04-01

The Opportunity Finance Network CDFI Market Conditions Report is a quarterly publication based on quarterly surveys of community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Opportunity Finance Network began conducting these surveys in October 2008 to better understand the impacts of tight credit markets and the economic downturn on the opportunity finance industry. Each report provides a near-real-time view of market conditions and CDFI responses, analysis of regional and financing sector differences, and analysis of important trends.

The Opportunity Finance Network CDFI Market Conditions Report is a quarterly publication based on quarterly surveys of community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Opportunity Finance Network began conducting these surveys in October 2008 to better understand the impacts of tight credit markets and the economic downturn on the opportunity finance industry. Each report provides a near-real-time view of market conditions and CDFI responses, analysis of regional and financing sector differences, and analysis of important trends.

CDFIs and the State Small Business Credit Initiative: Status ReportIssue Date: 2013-03-01

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) was created in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, and implemented by the Obama Administration starting in 2011. The program provided $1.5 billion in funding to strengthen state programs that support lending to small businesses and small manufacturers. In the legislation, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are specifically listed as eligible lenders. Increasingly, state governments are looking to CDFIs as partners to deploy SSBCI funding and increase the amount of credit available to small businesses and small manufacturers in their states.

This is the first comprehensive examination of CDFI industry compensation and benefits since OFN published its 2006 CDFI Compensation Report. More than 150 CDFIs from across the country participated in the survey. This new report is an invaluable resource that can help CDFIs recruit, reward, and retain high-quality employees. For the many CDFIs that are in expansion mode, the report may be helpful in setting compensation levels for new positions.

For the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Top Communications and Marketing Executive, Top Development Executive, and the Top Five Highest Paid employees we have also provided data from a special analysis of thirty-six general not-for-profit organizations for reference purposes.

The Opportunity Finance Network CDFI Market Conditions Report is a quarterly publication based on quarterly surveys of community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Opportunity Finance Network began conducting these surveys in October 2008 to better understand the impacts of tight credit markets and the economic downturn on the opportunity finance industry. Each report provides a near-real-time view of market conditions and CDFI responses, analysis of regional and financing sector differences, and analysis of important trends.

The Opportunity Finance Network CDFI Market Conditions Report is a quarterly publication based on quarterly surveys of community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Opportunity Finance Network began conducting these surveys in October 2008 to better understand the impacts of tight credit markets and the economic downturn on the opportunity finance industry. Each report provides a near-real-time view of market conditions and CDFI responses, analysis of regional and financing sector differences, and analysis of important trends.

Risk Rating Systems for Small Business Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)Issue Date: 2012-05-01

An internal risk rating system is a key component in the overall credit risk management of a CDFI’s small business loan portfolio. This TA Memo summarizes the development, validation, and uses of a risk rating system for a small business loan portfolio. It includes examples of how two OFN Member CDFIs developed and use their risk rating systems for monitoring portfolio risk and for assessing their loan loss reserves. Additionally, the memo discusses the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification literature on loss contingencies and loan impairment.

The Opportunity Finance Network CDFI Market Conditions Report is a quarterly publication based on quarterly surveys of community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Opportunity Finance Network began conducting these surveys in October 2008 to better understand the impacts of tight credit markets and the economic downturn on the opportunity finance industry. Each report provides a near-real-time view of market conditions and CDFI responses, analysis of regional and financing sector differences, and analysis of important trends.